A Ten Years' War: An Account of the Battle with the Slum in New York
"A Ten Years' War: An Account of the Battle with the Slum in New York" by Jacob A. Riis is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work chronicles the struggles and efforts to combat the dire conditions of slum life in New York City during a transformative period o...
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Salt Lake City, UT :
Project Gutenberg,
2012
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| Online Access: | https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/38821 |
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| Summary: | "A Ten Years' War: An Account of the Battle with the Slum in New York" by Jacob A. Riis is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work chronicles the struggles and efforts to combat the dire conditions of slum life in New York City during a transformative period of social reform. Focusing on themes of justice, political responsibility, and social improvement, Riis explores the impact of tenement living on families, particularly the impoverished immigrant populations who make up the majority of the tenants. At the start of the book, Riis lays the groundwork for an in-depth examination of the slums, discussing how the battle against such environments is woven into the fabric of civilization itself. He reveals the historical context of slums as both a societal problem and a challenge to political conscience. Riis reflects on the dynamics that perpetuate squalor and hopelessness, calling for immediate action rather than theoretical discussions. He introduces the reader to the term "slum," illustrating the painful realities of its inhabitants and emphasizing the need for civic engagement and reforms to uplift these marginalized communities. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
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| Item Description: | Release date is 2012-02-10 |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource : multiple file formats |
| Production Credits: | Produced by David Edwards, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |